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What recent military actions are occurring between Israel and Iran?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. Israel is carrying out airstrikes in the Iranian and Lebanese capitals as Iran launches more attacks throughout the region. NPR's Daniel Estrin reports from Tel Aviv.
Israel's military says it's sending soldiers into Lebanon to stand guard along the border. And Israel is striking Hezbollah targets while Hezbollah fires at northern Israel. So far, it's low-grade warfare. In Iran, Israel's military struck Iran's intelligence ministry and state broadcaster and says it's now focusing on targeting Iran's missiles and missile launchers. Iranian missile strikes on Israel have significantly decreased. Israel says Iran may also be rationing munitions gearing up for a long war. An official in the region who spoke on condition of anonymity tells NPR Israel thinks it can achieve its war goals in two weeks total.
How is the U.S. government responding to the Israel-Iran conflict?
Israeli officials say they want to create the conditions for Iranians to topple their government. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed a bipartisan group of top congressional leaders yesterday about the war. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Israel was concerned about Iran's weapons buildup.
If Israel... fired upon Iran and took action against Iran to take out the missiles, then they would have immediately retaliated against U.S. personnel and assets. We have troops in harm's way and we have many Americans in the region and that was of great concern.
Virginia Senator Mark Warner is the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
There was no imminent threat of
What are the implications of the primary elections in Texas and North Carolina?
to the United States of America by the Iranians. There was a threat to Israel. But if we equate a threat to Israel as the equivalent of an imminent threat to the United States, then we are in uncharted territory.
Trump administration officials will brief both houses of Congress about the war later this afternoon. Today is the last day of voting for primary contests in Texas and North Carolina. Both states have expensive and closely watched Senate races. NPR's Ashley Lopez reports.
Democrats face long odds in regaining a majority in the U.S. Senate, but both North Carolina and Texas are states the party is eyeing as potential pickups later this fall. In Texas, Republican incumbent John Cornyn faces a challenge to his reelection from the state's often embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt.
What significant testimonies were given by the Clintons regarding Jeffrey Epstein?
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and James Tallarico are vying for the Democratic nomination. In North Carolina, there are contests for an open seat currently held by Tom Tillis, who announced his resignation last year. The state's former governor, Democrat Ray Cooper, is the frontrunner for the Democratic ticket, and former RNC chair Michael Whatley is favored to win the Republican nomination. Ashley Lopez, NPR News.
Voters in Arkansas are also holding primary elections today. This is NPR. The House Oversight Committee has released videos of the depositions of former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. They testified separately to the committee last week as part of the panel's investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. NPR's Sage Miller has more.
The Clintons provided hours of closed-door testimony.
How is the appeals court ruling affecting President Trump's tariff refunds?
Bill Clinton was once friends with Epstein and appears numerous times in the Epstein files. The Clintons initially fought a subpoena from the Republican-controlled committee, but ultimately agreed to the interviews after they were threatened with contempt of Congress. Both have denied any wrongdoing. Hillary Clinton told reporters she never recalls meeting Epstein and has no information on his criminal activities. In his opening statement released online, Bill Clinton said he saw nothing and did nothing wrong. The transcripts of their deposition are not yet available. That's because the Clinton's attorneys must approve them before they are released to the public. NPR is currently reviewing the videos.
Sage Miller, NPR News.
A federal appeals court says President Trump cannot delay the process to provide refunds for his tariffs.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent military actions are occurring between Israel and Iran?
0:00–0:50
2
How is the U.S. government responding to the Israel-Iran conflict?
0:50–1:39
3
What are the implications of the primary elections in Texas and North Carolina?
1:39–2:33
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What significant testimonies were given by the Clintons regarding Jeffrey Epstein?
2:33–3:21
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How is the appeals court ruling affecting President Trump's tariff refunds?
3:21–4:09
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What sanctions has the U.S. imposed on Rwanda and why?
4:09–4:39